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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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3 Die, 20 Ill In Chennai After Consuming Contaminated Drinking Water
At least three people have died, and 20 others fell ill in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after allegedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, Tamil Nadu Health Minister M Subramaniyan said on Thursday.
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3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Earth Microbes Discovered in Asteroid Ryugu Sample, Raises Contamination Concerns
A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for ...
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Girl, 6, Dies From E. coli After Eating McDonald's Cheeseburger In US
The outbreak of E. coli has been linked to onions served on some cheeseburgers at McDonald's after over 100 people in 13 states fell sick due to it in recent weeks.
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"Profoundly Saddened": Laos Government After 6 Tourists Die Of Contaminated Alcohol
Alcohol tainted with methanol, a toxic alcohol usually used in industrial and household products like antifreeze, is suspected to be the cause of the deaths.
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Explained: How Contaminated Alcohol In Laos Led To Multiple Tourist Deaths
The recent deaths of at least six tourists in Laos after they allegedly drank methanol-spiked alcoholic drinks have led to massive concerns, sparking international warnings about the dangers of consuming such beverages.
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Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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How To Detect If Your Food Contains Contaminants? FSSAI Explains
Its important not only to be mindful of what you eat but also to ensure that your food is safe and hygienic for consumption.
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Swiggy Introduces New 'Seal' Badge To Identify Restaurants Following Food Hygiene And Quality Standards
This new badge appears on the restaurant menu pages of the Swiggy app so customers can be assured that the restaurant meets all hygiene benchmarks.
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Video Shows Hotel Worker Spitting On Rotis In UP's Barabanki, Arrested
A hotel worker has been detained in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district after a purported video showed him spitting on rotis while baking them, police said on Wednesday.
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Navratri 2024: How To Check Purity Of Kuttu Ka Atta Or Buckwheat Flour
Kuttu Ka Atta: Consumption of vrat ka khaana prepared using contaminated flours can be harmful to your health. In this article, learn how to identify the purity of buckwheat flour.
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Indian Researchers Develop a New Technique to Remove Toxic Chromium in Wastewater Via Sunlight
Indian researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) in Mohali, led by Dr. Bhanu Prakash, have developed a new technique to address chromium contamination in wastewater. This technique employs sunlight as a catalyst in combination with microfluidic technology to convert toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) into the less harmful t...
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Over 200 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water At Noida Society
A resident said that the children were the most affected, who fell sick with symptoms of vomiting and dysentery.
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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3 Die, 20 Ill In Chennai After Consuming Contaminated Drinking Water
At least three people have died, and 20 others fell ill in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after allegedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, Tamil Nadu Health Minister M Subramaniyan said on Thursday.
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3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Earth Microbes Discovered in Asteroid Ryugu Sample, Raises Contamination Concerns
A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for ...
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Girl, 6, Dies From E. coli After Eating McDonald's Cheeseburger In US
The outbreak of E. coli has been linked to onions served on some cheeseburgers at McDonald's after over 100 people in 13 states fell sick due to it in recent weeks.
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"Profoundly Saddened": Laos Government After 6 Tourists Die Of Contaminated Alcohol
Alcohol tainted with methanol, a toxic alcohol usually used in industrial and household products like antifreeze, is suspected to be the cause of the deaths.
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Explained: How Contaminated Alcohol In Laos Led To Multiple Tourist Deaths
The recent deaths of at least six tourists in Laos after they allegedly drank methanol-spiked alcoholic drinks have led to massive concerns, sparking international warnings about the dangers of consuming such beverages.
-
Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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How To Detect If Your Food Contains Contaminants? FSSAI Explains
Its important not only to be mindful of what you eat but also to ensure that your food is safe and hygienic for consumption.
-
Swiggy Introduces New 'Seal' Badge To Identify Restaurants Following Food Hygiene And Quality Standards
This new badge appears on the restaurant menu pages of the Swiggy app so customers can be assured that the restaurant meets all hygiene benchmarks.
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Video Shows Hotel Worker Spitting On Rotis In UP's Barabanki, Arrested
A hotel worker has been detained in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district after a purported video showed him spitting on rotis while baking them, police said on Wednesday.
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Navratri 2024: How To Check Purity Of Kuttu Ka Atta Or Buckwheat Flour
Kuttu Ka Atta: Consumption of vrat ka khaana prepared using contaminated flours can be harmful to your health. In this article, learn how to identify the purity of buckwheat flour.
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Indian Researchers Develop a New Technique to Remove Toxic Chromium in Wastewater Via Sunlight
Indian researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) in Mohali, led by Dr. Bhanu Prakash, have developed a new technique to address chromium contamination in wastewater. This technique employs sunlight as a catalyst in combination with microfluidic technology to convert toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) into the less harmful t...
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Over 200 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water At Noida Society
A resident said that the children were the most affected, who fell sick with symptoms of vomiting and dysentery.
